Author Joan Gelfand talks about how writing poetry helps her prose and how her prose helps her poetry, reminding writers to feel the music even in their fiction work. Gelfand talks about the differences between the two genres, and how these genres...

Poet Joe Kerschbaum shares his experiences with poetry tours - an exciting way to share your poems. He also offers tips and considerations for planning and executing the tour.

Do your research. If you take nothing else away from this great interview with poet Joe Kerschbaum, listen to that advice. Before you submit your work to poetry publishers, read the publication. Learn what kind of work that publication publishes. If...

Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson offers tips on writing poetry that editors will want to publish, and it doesn't have to be the Hallmark variety. Click here to play this audio clip

Author Joan Gelfand talks about how writing poetry helps her prose and how her prose helps her poetry, reminding writers to feel the music even in their fiction work. Gelfand talks about the differences between the two genres, and how these genres...

Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry and has released another four collections in collaboration with visual artists, including British artist Nicola Anthony. Marc and Nicola met at an event where they...

Award-winning author and poet Darlyn Finch Kuhn recommends aspiring poets read a lot of poetry and listen to a lot of poetry to improve their craft. It's important to understand the classic concepts, rules and terminology of poetry, she says, in order...

Joe Kerschbaum, published poet and author, says feedback is critical to improving your poetry. He suggests attending workshops, conferences, retreats, readings, and formal MFA programs are a great way to gather such feedback.

Award-winning poet Mary Mackey describes where she finds inspiration for her poetry, including her time spent living in other cultures, her love of ecological issues and her personal interests.

Award-winning poet Mary Mackey describes where she finds inspiration for her poetry, including her time spent living in other cultures, her love of ecological issues and her personal interests. Click here to play this audio clip